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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 887,301.42, 1,331,176.06 and 247,604.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 887,301.42, 1,331,176.06 and 247,604.63 is: 371,469.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    887,301.42 : 1,331,176.06 = 247,604.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    887,301.42/1,331,176.06 = 247,604.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    887,301.42x = 1,331,176.06 × 247,604.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    887,301.42x = 329,605,348,526.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,605,348,526.27/887,301.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371,469.43

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